What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor in Psychology position at Syracuse University?
Job Description
We seek a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in the Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences to support the APA-accredited School Psychology doctoral program. The School Psychology Program is strongly committed to promoting diversity and prepares graduate students to be sensitive to issues of inclusion and diversity in all aspects of their work. Candidates, including members of underrepresented groups, who can contribute to this training are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Department houses the largest undergraduate program in the College of Arts and Sciences, with over 1,000 majors. We also train over 60 graduate students across our four doctoral programs: APA-accredited programs in Clinical and School Psychology and programs in Social and Cognitive psychology. Clinical training is supported by our new psychological services center, and our purpose-built labs, designed in collaboration with architects for each program, will open in Spring 2025. More information about the department may be found at https://artsandsciences.syracuse.edu/psychology/
Qualifications
Ph.D. in School Psychology preferred but a PhD in other relevant fields will be considered.
Job Specific Qualifications
Successful candidates will have a program of research with the potential to attract extramural funding. While all areas of school psychology will be considered, the department is especially interested in applicants whose scholarship is focused developing effective strategies to support the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents in school settings, including school-based mental health (e.g., comprehensive mental health programs, school-community partnerships) and prevention science (e.g., early identification and intervention, implementation science).
Responsibilities
Candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Teaching responsibilities may include undergraduate courses related to developmental or school psychology and graduate courses focusing, for example, consultation, developmental psychopathology, individual differences, cognitive and affective bases of behavior, or psychological tests and measurement. Candidates may also teach courses in their area of expertise at either level. In addition, preference will be given to candidates who are licensed (or license-eligible) and will be expected to mentor undergraduate and doctoral students in research, provide supervision of clinical training, and engage in department, college, and university-level service activities.
Physical Requirements
Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach the following:
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About The Syracuse Area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community
Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.
We seek a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in the Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences to support the APA-accredited School Psychology doctoral program. The School Psychology Program is strongly committed to promoting diversity and prepares graduate students to be sensitive to issues of inclusion and diversity in all aspects of their work. Candidates, including members of underrepresented groups, who can contribute to this training are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Department houses the largest undergraduate program in the College of Arts and Sciences, with over 1,000 majors. We also train over 60 graduate students across our four doctoral programs: APA-accredited programs in Clinical and School Psychology and programs in Social and Cognitive psychology. Clinical training is supported by our new psychological services center, and our purpose-built labs, designed in collaboration with architects for each program, will open in Spring 2025. More information about the department may be found at https://artsandsciences.syracuse.edu/psychology/
Qualifications
Ph.D. in School Psychology preferred but a PhD in other relevant fields will be considered.
Job Specific Qualifications
Successful candidates will have a program of research with the potential to attract extramural funding. While all areas of school psychology will be considered, the department is especially interested in applicants whose scholarship is focused developing effective strategies to support the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents in school settings, including school-based mental health (e.g., comprehensive mental health programs, school-community partnerships) and prevention science (e.g., early identification and intervention, implementation science).
Responsibilities
Candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Teaching responsibilities may include undergraduate courses related to developmental or school psychology and graduate courses focusing, for example, consultation, developmental psychopathology, individual differences, cognitive and affective bases of behavior, or psychological tests and measurement. Candidates may also teach courses in their area of expertise at either level. In addition, preference will be given to candidates who are licensed (or license-eligible) and will be expected to mentor undergraduate and doctoral students in research, provide supervision of clinical training, and engage in department, college, and university-level service activities.
Physical Requirements
Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach the following:
- Letter of interest describing the following: (1) leadership experience and accomplishments, (2) research program (including a history of external research funding), (3) teaching/mentoring philosophy and experiences, and (4) commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
- Curriculum Vitae
- Name and contact information for a minimum of three (3) references: References will be contacted for applicants invited for interviews only. Detailed instructions for uploading confidential recommendation letters into the system will be sent to references identified in the application.
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About The Syracuse Area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community
Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.
